The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.
ISGlobal is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager & Social Scientist to lead both the operational management and the social science research implementation within the SMV Delivery project. This 42-month initiative, funded by EDCTP3, aims to identify the most effective strategies for administering malaria vaccine boosters in Mali and Guinea.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall coordination of the Work Package, ensuring project milestones are met while simultaneously leading qualitative and mixed-methods research to understand community responses and delivery feasibility.
Project Management: Lead the overall coordination of the Social Science & Economic Studies work package, managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
Research Leadership: Provide technical and methodological leadership in the implementation of sub-studies, focusing on qualitative research and oversight of mixed-method components.
Operational Oversight: Coordinate field data collection activities in Mali and Guinea, providing guidance to local teams and ensuring ethical compliance.
Analysis & Reporting: Lead data interpretation and the preparation of high-level technical deliverables for the EDCTP3 consortium.
Representation: Actively participate in consortium meetings, representing the work package and leading dissemination activities (manuscripts, policy briefs).
AUXILIAR TASKS
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.
This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.
Strategic & Technical: Strong expertise in qualitative research combined with the ability to manage complex project cycles.
Leadership: Ability to manage multicultural and interdisciplinary teams across different countries.
Communication: Excellent writing and presentation skills for technical reporting and scientific dissemination.
Efficiency: Strong organizational and time management skills to handle both management and research tasks simultaneously.
The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.
Education: Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in Anthropology, Sociology, Public Health, or a related social science field. Additional training in Project Management is highly valued.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in research and project management.
Proven experience leading qualitative research (interviews, focus groups) and data analysis.
Experience managing international research consortia and technical reporting for EU-funded projects.
Experience in developing research protocols and instruments.
English: Advanced proficiency (spoken and written).
French: Working knowledge is a very strong asset given the project's focus in Mali and Guinea.
Spanish/Catalan: Knowledge of both is required.
Duration: 8 months (renewable based on project needs)
Starting date: May 2026
Contract Type: Full time
Salary: According to ISGlobal internal salary scale
Applicants must fill in the request form and attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname.
The receipt of applications will be open until 1st of May 2026.
The interviews could be placed during the reception of candidatures period.
Diverse candidatures are encouraged, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.
The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.
If needed any technical test could be passed. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.
In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.
ISGlobal is a public-private partnership with a longstanding commitment to global health that builds on the existing research, training, and health activities of its founders and strives to contribute to the global effort to improve health worldwide.
It is the fruit of an innovative alliance between the ”la Caixa” Foundation and academic and government institutions to contribute to the efforts undertaken by the international community to address the challenges in global health. ISGlobal is a consolidated hub of excellence in research that has grown out of work first started in the world of health care by the Hospital Clínic and the Parc de Salut MAR and in the academic sphere by the University of Barcelona and Pompeu Fabra University.
Its working model is based on the generation of scientific knowledge through Research Programmes and Groups, and its translation through the areas of Training and Analysis and Global Development.
ISGlobal has been named a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence and is a member of the CERCA system of the Generalitat de Catalunya.
